Question 1

Match the correct term with proper definition.
-Qualitative Research

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory 
A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory

Question 2

Propositions refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific explanations of criminal behavior. 
B)  key concepts within the theories. 
C)  key statements within the theories. 
D)  assumptions made by the different theories. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  specific explanations of criminal behavior. 
B)  key concepts within the theories. 
C)  key statements within the theories. 
D)  assumptions made by the different theories. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 3

Match the correct term with proper definition.
-Causation

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory 
A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory

Question 4

Match the correct term with proper definition.
-Correlation

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory 
A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory

Question 5

Match the correct term with proper definition.
-Proposition

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory 
A)  Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified 
B)  Refers to systematic relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which 
C)  Research based on the analysis of numeric data 
D)  The idea that a theory could be disproven 
E)  Relationship in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering
F) Research based on the exploration of narrative data
G) Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory

Question 6

What are two early approaches to explaining crime? How are they relevant today?

Accepted Answer

Since the earliest days of human civiliz

Question 7

Theories can be falsified but are never fully proven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is false with regard to qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It relies on methods such as ethnography and interviews. 
B)  It was associated with the Chicago school. 
C)  It uses life history narratives to understand pathways to offending and desistance from crime. 
D)  It is used to evaluate theories by testing their hypotheses. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  It relies on methods such as ethnography and interviews. 
B)  It was associated with the Chicago school. 
C)  It uses life history narratives to understand pathways to offending and desistance from crime. 
D)  It is used to evaluate theories by testing their hypotheses. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 9

Scope refers to how much the theory explains and is less specific than problem focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Qualitative Research

Propositions refer to:

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Causation

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Correlation

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Proposition

What are two early approaches to explaining crime? How are they relevant today?

Theories can be falsified but are never fully proven.

Which of the following is false with regard to qualitative research?

Scope refers to how much the theory explains and is less specific than problem focus.

Basic Principles of Theorizing and Mapping

Biological Positivist Theories

Psychological Positivist Theories

Psychological Process Theories

Differential Association and Social Learning Theories

Control Theories

Labeling Theories

Social Disorganization Theories

Social Strain and Anomie Theories

Conflict Theories

Rational Choice Theories

Integrated and General Theories

Biosocial Theories

Developmental and Life Course Theories

Conclusion

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Exam 2: The Seven-Step Model and Early Explanations of Criminality

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Qualitative Research

Propositions refer to:

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Causation

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Correlation

Match the correct term with proper definition. -Proposition

What are two early approaches to explaining crime? How are they relevant today?

Theories can be falsified but are never fully proven.

Which of the following is false with regard to qualitative research?

Scope refers to how much the theory explains and is less specific than problem focus.

Basic Principles of Theorizing and Mapping

Biological Positivist Theories

Psychological Positivist Theories

Psychological Process Theories

Differential Association and Social Learning Theories

Control Theories

Labeling Theories

Social Disorganization Theories

Social Strain and Anomie Theories

Conflict Theories

Rational Choice Theories

Integrated and General Theories

Biosocial Theories

Developmental and Life Course Theories

Conclusion

Filters